BOG
Bogota
Colombia
1,247 km
775 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
1,247 km
775 mi / 673 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BOG SYQ
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code BOG SYQ
ICAO Code SKBO MRPV
City Bogota San Jose
Country Colombia Costa Rica
Timezone America/Bogota America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 8,361 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 9.960000, -84.140000

Bogota (BOG) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 1,247 kilometers (775 miles / 673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:56 in Bogota, it's 07:56 in San Jose.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,074 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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